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Turbo and Supercharger repair

Turbocharger replacement cost

Use the parts prices, labor hours and local totals to plan for this repair. Confidence C applies to a broad repair category; this is not a shop quote for your specific vehicle.

Planning assumption — not a published benchmark. Obtain a written estimate for the diagnosed component.

$900 to $4,000parts range
5 to 14labor hours
1diagnostic hours modeled
single unitprice basis
Animated automotive components representing turbocharger replacement

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

Turbocharger replacement uses $900 to $4,000 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 1 diagnostic hour adds about $1,550. These parts and labor inputs are planning assumptions without a published benchmark. Tax and shop supplies are excluded.

Service-contract coverage for this repair has not been verified here. Ask for the quoted agreement's covered-part, failure-cause and exclusion clauses before assuming reimbursement. Confirm the claim procedure before authorizing work and keep the diagnosis in writing.

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Local estimates

Estimated total repair bills by city

These examples combine the same parts benchmark with modeled independent-shop labor rates in four metros.

MetroLabor midpointTotal estimate
Dallas, TX$144/hr$1,644 to $6,465
New York, NY$160/hr$1,725 to $6,732
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$1,749 to $6,814
Miami, FL$144/hr$1,645 to $6,468

Estimate notes

Some vehicles use two turbochargers.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for turbocharger replacement

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for single unit. Parts cost $900 to $4,000; repair labor is modeled at 5 to 14 hours, plus 1 diagnostic hour at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Some vehicles use two turbochargers. Ask the shop to identify which of those items are included before comparing two totals.

Compare the estimate with a shop quote

This repair totals about $4,000 using a $147.62 hourly rate, the median modeled midpoint across our metros. We calculate that amount from our assumptions; it is not an observed average bill for your exact car.

This category has no published national benchmark attached to the current record. Treat its parts and labor figures as broad planning assumptions until a shop prices the exact vehicle.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list turbo and supercharger coverage and still exclude the cause of this failure. Ask the administrator about diagnosis, labor-rate limits, connected damage and preauthorization before the shop starts work.

Factory coverage and an open safety recall are separate checks. Use NHTSA's VIN recall lookup to check the individual vehicle; a model-level recall count cannot tell you whether your car is affected.

Ask for these details in writing

  • The diagnosed condition, the part number and the number of assemblies being replaced.
  • Parts type, labor hours or flat-rate charge, diagnosis, fluids, calibration and taxes as separate lines where applicable.
  • What you owe if the repair is declined or a contract claim is denied.
  • The repair warranty and the amount that requires your approval before extra work begins.

The FTC's repair guide recommends a written estimate identifying the condition, parts and labor. Its service-contract guidance explains why authorization, exclusions and reimbursement limits matter.

Need to describe a symptom before a diagnosis? Choose the exact vehicle and open the underlying source. Our mechanic-visit guide helps you record when the symptom occurs. A symptom match alone does not justify replacing this part.

Evidence behind the price

What supports the turbocharger replacement estimate?

This category has no attached published benchmark. Its parts and hours are planning inputs that need a written estimate for the actual vehicle.

Published benchmarkNot attached

A modeled range can help plan a budget; it is not a collected repair bill.

Model-specific repair ranges0

0 named model ranges are retained for this repair. A nameplate range does not establish the price for every year or trim.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Documented conditions

What the source records say about this component

3 selected problem files name this component or its manufacturer repair path. The file can describe inspection, software or a smaller repair, so a match does not establish that this complete assembly needs replacement.

Official safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: recall 24V191000

Genesis G70 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: G70. Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.. NHTSA campaign 24V191000. The complete campaign lists 28,439 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources24V191000 · 2024-03-08Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: recall 24V191000

Genesis G90 · 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: G90. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.. NHTSA campaign 24V191000. The complete campaign lists 28,439 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources24V191000 · 2024-03-08Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING: recall 24V169000

Kia Stinger · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: STINGER. Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.. NHTSA campaign 24V169000. The complete campaign lists 36,248 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources24V169000 · 2024-03-01Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

Why symptoms overlap“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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